ENGINEERING SERVICES
Property evaluations backed by engineering.
From foundation performance and drainage assessments to repair plans, property reports, and GPR investigation, Claxton Engineering provides documented evaluation for residential and commercial properties throughout Central Texas.
RESIDENTIAL + COMMERCIAL · CENTRAL TEXAS
01 / FOUNDATION PERFORMANCE
Understand the condition before deciding what comes next.
A foundation evaluation is designed to help determine how a foundation is performing and whether observed conditions warrant further investigation or action.
We evaluate the property, foundation system, and relevant site conditions to develop an independent engineering assessment based on the specific circumstances observed.
FOUNDATION PERFOMANCE
Observed movement, distress, and other conditions affecting the foundation system.
SITE CONDITIONS
PROPERTY CONDITIONS
What We Evaluate
Grading, drainage, soil-related conditions, and surrounding factors that may influence performance.
Visible conditions and patterns that may provide context for what is occurring at the property.
02 / FOUNDATION REPAIR PLANS
When repair is warranted,
the next step is a defined plan.
When an evaluation indicates that foundation repair may be appropriate, Claxton Engineering can develop an engineered repair plan based on the conditions documented at the property. The plan defines the recommended repair approach, locations, scope of work, and relevant engineering details.
SCOPE OF WORK
Outlines the recommended repairs and intended approach for addressing the identified conditions.
REPAIR LOCATIONS
ENGINEERING DETAILS
What a Repair Plan Can Help Define
Identifies where repairs are recommended based on the evaluation findings.
Documents the technical requirements and specifications needed to properly execute the recommended repairs.
03 / WELLNESS REPORTS
A broader assessment of the property as a whole.
A property wellness report provides a broader assessment of conditions that may affect the performance, maintenance, or long-term understanding of a property. Claxton Engineering considers relevant observations and site conditions to provide an independent engineering perspective on the property as a whole.
What a Wellness Report Can Help Put Into Context
PROPERTY CONDITIONS
SITE CONDITIONS
Observed conditions that may warrant attention or further evaluation.
ENGINEERING PERSPECTIVE
Relevant drainage, grading, or surrounding conditions that may influence the property.
An independent assessment that's helps put the observed conditions into context.
04 / DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS
Water doesn't stay in one place.
Drainage and site conditions can influence the soil surrounding a foundation and may contribute to changes observed at a property. We evaluate grading, drainage patterns, and surrounding site conditions to understand how water moves across and around the property.
GRADING & SLOPE
How the property is shaped and the way water moves across the site.
DRAINAGE CONDITIONS
Visible drainage features and conditions that may affect water movement around the foundation.
SITE RELATIONSHIPS
How surrounding conditions may relate to what is being observed at the property.
05 / GROUND PENETRATING RADAR
See beyond the surface.
Ground Penetrating Radar can be used to investigate subsurface conditions without immediately disturbing the area being examined. Claxton Engineering uses GPR as an investigative tool when information beneath a surface may help answer a property or structural question.
When GPR May Be Useful
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION
When information beneath a surface may be relevant to understanding existing conditions.
CONCRETE & STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
When identifying embedded features or conditions may help inform an engineering assessment.
TARGETED INVESTIGATION
When a specific question requires additional information beyond what can be observed at the surface.
FOUNDATION SYSTEMS
Not every foundation is built the same.
Different foundation systems behave differently, and the conditions surrounding them matter. Claxton Engineering evaluates both slab-on-grade and pier-and-beam foundations as part of a broader assessment of the property and its surrounding conditions.
A slab-on-grade foundation is constructed directly on the ground, making soil conditions, drainage, grading, and movement important factors in how the foundation performs. Our evaluations examine observed conditions and relevant site factors to understand the system as a whole.
SLAB-ON-GRADE
PIER-AND-BEAM
Pier-and-beam foundations elevate the structure above the ground, creating a different set of conditions to evaluate. We consider the foundation system, supporting elements, site conditions, and observed movement together when assessing performance.
READY TO EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS?
See what is available to schedule.
Looking for a specific evaluation or investigative service? Explore our bookable services to see what's included with each option and choose the one that fits your property.
WHY CLAXTON ENGINEERING
The difference is in how evaluate your property.
Property concerns rarely have a single obvious explanation. We look beyond the visible symptom to help explain what’s happening. Our evaluations are grounded in observation, documentation, and professional engineering review—giving you a more complete picture before the next step.
INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE
Because we are evaluating the property—not selling the repair—the assessment can stay focused on what the evidence supports.
We examine the property firsthand, considering the structure and surrounding conditions together.
FIELD-BASED EVALUATION
PROFESSIONAL DOCUMENTATION
Findings are documented in a professional report reviewed and stamped by a Licensed Professional Engineer.
Looking for an initial screening?
ANOTHER WAY TO GET STARTED
Foundational offers a screening-level property report based on public and modeled data, providing additional context about conditions that may influence foundation performance.